Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Anonymous Miranda, New South Wales, Australia 2013-12-01 21:38:29 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) |   helvis datford & matthew boyle POSING AS different people SAME PHONE NUMBER Scammer Information Our car was advertised on car sales .com. Last week we had dodgy enquiry from helvis datford and 2 attempts by "him" to acquire our paypal or bank account details so he could purchase our car. We discovered his activities here on scamdex.com. Subsequently, he has suggested we supply our details soon as he wishes his courier to collect the car on his behalf and for it to be in Darwin when he returns there in 2 days. "HE" was unable to answer my question to him about how propos… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Cranbourne East, Victoria, Australia 2013-12-01 11:24:08 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |   Caravan for sale on Gumtree Scammer Information Received the following email below but after googling the name and coming across this site I have not replied
Thanks for mailing back,am ok with the price and the condition,i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas
(NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kupe project.We do not have
access to phone at the moment that's why I contacted you with internet
messaging facility.Regarding the payment,i will be paying you through PayPal because i don't have acce… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2013-12-01 07:08:39 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:14402 Scammer Information Offers to buy goods but want cash up front to pay pickup agent. Agent purported to be in China?.
Represents as working on NZ oil rig.Also uses name of Janet Maxwell and email address jasonmaxwell2010@gmail.com.
Claims to have sent money to Paypal account when such does not exist. Then sends threatening emails purporting to be from Paypal for payment of agents fee. Ignores explicit payment instructions to bank account NOT Paypal.
Generates much amusement with continued atte… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2013-12-01 02:47:10 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:14400 Scammer Information Thanks for mailing back,please let me know the price and the condition,i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kupe project.We do not have access to phone at the moment that's why I contacted you with internet messaging facility.Regarding the payment,i will be paying you through PayPal because i don't have access to my bank account online as am not with my credit card details here but i have my ANZ bank account… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2013-11-30 21:48:04 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | We put an ad in the classified to sell two jetskis and he contacted us by email Scammer Information He contacted me with this email. We have given him our bank details to pay into.
Thanks for mailing back,am ok with the price and the condition,i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kupe project.We do not have access to phone at the moment and that's why I contacted you with internet messaging facility.Regarding the payment,i will be paying you through PayPal because i don't have access to my bank account o… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2013-11-30 04:15:06 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Car classified add Scammer Information Answered a classified add with SMS asking to Email more details . Then says he wants to buy the car - to forward PAYPAL details - then he says - ON AN OIL RIG JOB OFF NZ AND FORGOT HIS CREDIT CARD SO COULD I PAY THE $550 courier fee THEN HE WILL PAY MY PAYPAL account . HELLO.!!!!… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2013-11-30 04:06:52 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Selling car on gumtree Scammer Information Sends text asking to email. Wants to buy your car but is in offshore oil rig and forgot his credit card so asks you to pay a courier for him . HELLO!!!!.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Richmond, British Columbia, Canada 2013-11-29 06:50:20 Classified Ads Scam | Untitled Classified Ads Scam , ref:14365 Scammer Information … Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Bowling Green, OH, United States 2013-11-29 03:59:45 Classified Ads Scam eBay (www.ebay.com) | +1 Jeremy stone Scammer Information http://www.ebay.com/itm/2011-Ranger-2410-fishing-boat-/161160373335?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2585e82457&item=161160373335&pt=Fishing_Boats
Boat scam. Wants money prior to inspection. Circumvents eBay process by going email direct. Wants funds via amazon.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | keith Walton on Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom 2013-11-28 16:49:18 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | RE CAR Scammer Information trying to buy my car that is not for sale… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Miranda, New South Wales, Australia 2013-11-28 11:08:27 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | purchase of car via paypal with courier to collect vehicle because he is overseas Scammer Information email from Helvis Datford
"Thanks for getting back,i'm cool with the price likewise the condition as described on the advert,i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kupe project.We do not have access to phone at the momement and that's why I contacted you with internet messaging facility.Regarding the payment,i will be paying you through PayPal linked up with my westpac bank account,please get back to me with y… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Miranda, New South Wales, Australia 2013-11-28 11:08:26 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | purchase of car via paypal with courier to collect vehicle because he is overseas Scammer Information email from Helvis Datford
"Thanks for getting back,i'm cool with the price likewise the condition as described on the advert,i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kupe project.We do not have access to phone at the momement and that's why I contacted you with internet messaging facility.Regarding the payment,i will be paying you through PayPal linked up with my westpac bank account,please get back to me with y… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2013-11-27 23:28:53 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Other Classifieds Site, ref:14316 Scammer Information Wanted to buy an item I was selling in the trading post. Said he wished he could view it personally but was busy and would be sending personal courier to pick up and would be paying via paypal. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Eau Claire, WI, United States 2013-11-27 22:19:22 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:14315 Scammer Information In my craigslist post I stated "Cash only - no exceptions." He responded that he wasn't in town for now, offered to send me a check, he would make arrangement for pick-up, wanted my details (info), then payment would be overnight to me, the last sentence he wrote was: "I need you to be honest with the sale as I am a God fearing person."… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Coomera, Queensland, Australia 2013-11-27 09:57:53 Classified Ads Scam | Carsales Scammer Information Text received wanting to know firm price and condition for advertised vehicle and to get back to petoliv1100@gmail.com. Second text received was same phone number wanting to know firm price and condition as well of vehicle. On this occasion the reply was to Helvis at helvisdatford@gmail.com. Search has identified this number would appear to belong to scammers.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 2013-11-27 09:52:42 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | BLACK EAGLE FINANCE offer loan 4perc from R 30,000- R 10,000,000 Scammer Information I responded to an ad on Lo canto regarding a personal loan. I received feedback, and Black Eagle Finance proceeded with an application for me. My loan of R30000 was approved and I received an approval letter from a Mr Fabian W Josh. Then I was asked to pay R1230.00 for admin fees to the lawyers- which are ATTORNEY FRANK HOWARD LAW FIRM-and that I should transfer the funds to Advocate A.C. Ngemntu's Capitec Account.I did some research, this law firm is not registered, I called… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-11-27 04:24:25 Classified Ads Scam Cars.com | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Cars.com, ref:14288 Scammer Information Same jive as the other, found my vehicle on Cars.com, contacted me through emails, wanted to use paypal and an "agent" to pick up the car. Said he was an oceanographer, even has a linkedin account that looks legit at www.linkedin.com/in/tylermurhynoaa
STAY AWAY FROM THIS GUY, HE IS A THIEF.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | sdsds sdsds Daytona Beach, FL, United States 2013-11-27 01:02:02 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Pair of 2009 Seadoo Rxt Supercahrged 215 Hp Jet Skis Scammer Information Hi,
First, a few words about this Pair of 2009 Seadoo Rxt 215, there are in great condition, they have 58 & 60 hours and run great. Jetskis come with 215 Hp rotax supercharged 4 stroke engine with close loop cooling system, which has lots of power and does not used ocean water to cool ski but its own coolant. It has minimum scratches from normal use also on the front of one of them some scratches were touched up as you can see in the pictures. The skis are completely stock.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Dave Vankleek Hill, Ontario, Canada 2013-11-27 00:36:02 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) |  contacted through autotrader Scammer Information Scammer will contact u by text using bad english enquiring about your listed product. They will try to make you email them more info using dcox2062@outlook.com.They try to show interest in your product etc and attempt to get you to set up the sale over the internet. They are so dumb.so so dumb.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Mayfield, UT, United States 2013-11-26 23:44:12 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | +3 Scammer from my posting of motorcycle for sale Scammer Information Posted Motorcycle for sale and received/sent these emails:
Jacob,
Thanks for the info. I'm very much interested and I want you to know that you don't have to surf around looking for buyers because you've just found one. This is a gift for my Dad in Idaho, I hope you understand my eagerness to complete this transaction a.s.a.p...?
I am away at sea at the moment, I work as an Oceanographer presently assigned to an important mission outside the country. Once I make the paypa… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Elkins, WV, United States 2013-11-26 01:58:09 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist Scammer Information Sent email thru item for sale we had on Craigslist. Received below email from scammer. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Henrico, VA, United States 2013-11-25 19:53:59 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist Scammer Scammer Information Something didnt seem right with the email i received from this character. After I googled his name, it immediately brought me to Scamdex.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Faro, Faro, Portugal 2013-11-25 16:55:26 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | 173.194.68.26 Scammer Information I'm from Portugal and i have some second hand items announced to sell on a website in Portugal - www.olx.pt. On each advertisement on that website (only on my items of course) i placed my e-mail and my mobile phone for potential buyers be able to contact me.
Someone sent me an sms showing interest on some of my items and asking to contact him(?) by e-mail:- danieljack18@gmail.com
After exchanging some e-mails, he proved to be interested in 9 items and wanted to buy them, off… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Woodford, Queensland, Australia 2013-11-25 12:23:52 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Suspected scam re caravan for sale Scammer Information Hayden Jurs responded to caravan sale advert on Gumtree, asked if caravan was still for sale and requested answer via email only...I advised him that was still available and that he should ring me to arrange inspection, I received the following email in return;
Thanks for mailing back,am ok with the price and the condition,i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kupe project.We do not have access to phone at t… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2013-11-25 10:55:22 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Travis Bacon wanting to buy a car Scammer Information He contacted wanting to buy my vehicle saying he was going to purchase it for his sob's graduation but due to working off shore 15 days on 11 days off he could only pay via Paypal. … Read Full Report ⇒ |